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Reliability of a wheelchair transfer test to determine the maximal aerobic capacity of a 26 year old wheelchair tennis player with arthrogryposis

title: Reliability of a wheelchair transfer test to determine the maximal aerobic capacity of a 26 year old wheelchair tennis player with arthrogryposis authors: Young, Kaelin C.; Bannon, Helen M.; Wadsworth, Nathan W.; Curtiss, Chase C.; Patterson, Jeremy A.
abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the reliability of a maximal aerobic capacity transfer test performed on an individual confined to a wheelchair living with arthrogryposis. Methods: A 26 year-old, world-ranked wheelchair quad tennis player with arthrogryposis underwent 4 identical multi-stage wheelchair transfer tests. The first 3 being 3 days apart and the 4th 10 weeks later, to measure maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max). The individual performed transfers between chairs at an increasing tempo until exhaustion. HR max and plateau of VO2 were used as indices of metabolic stress at the end of the VO2max test. Results: Data from Test 1 and Test 2 (17.8 and 22.1 ml·kg-1·min-1) shows an increase in aerobic capacity between tests by 19%. Test 2, 3, and 4 (22.1, 23.0, 21.8 ml·kg-1·min-1) elicited a mean difference of 3.3%. HR max was consistent throughout the 4 tests (181 bpm, 179 bpm, 179 bpm, and 181 bpm respectively). Conclusions: These data suggest that arthrogryposis patients with limited upper limb mobility can safely perform a maximal aerobic capacity test by means of transferring. A familiarization test is necessary for a reliable assessment of maximal aerobic capacity.
description: Paper presented to the 3rd Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 27, 2007.

BMI changes in high school football linemen transitioning from senior year to college

title: BMI changes in high school football linemen transitioning from senior year to college authors: Larson, Russell C.; Patterson, Jeremy A.
abstract: An elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) has been linked to increasing risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and other life threatening conditions such as diabetes. In addition, the rate of this increase can intensify risk factors and increase the difficulty of weight loss. OBJECTIVE: To identify BMI increases among the 2005 graduating class of 5A and 6A high school football lineman as they enter into a Division I college program during the 2006 season. METHODS: Rosters from 2005 High School (HS) seniors in the Wichita area and incoming 2006 freshmen in Division I college football programs (COL) were used to retrieve the height and weight of linemen. These values were then used to determine height and weight of the incoming class of 2006 linemen. This data was used to determine the BMI (wt / ht2) of each athlete; comparisons were made between the HS and COL linemen regarding BMI risk factor stratifications. RESULTS: A significant difference between all categories was reported, the height difference between the groups was 2 inches (increase of 2.7%, p≤0.05), weight increased by 34 pounds (increase of 13.3%, p≤0.01). BMI of lineman increased by 8.4% (28.69 ± 3.71 to 31.31 ± 3.38). CONCLUSION: Results suggest that football lineman shifted from a BMI classification of ‘overweight’ in high school to a classification of ‘category I obesity’ during their transition from high school to their first collegiate weigh-in. The rapid gain in weight increases the athletes’ risk factor levels from low to moderate in a matter of months.
description: Paper presented to the 3rd Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 27, 2007.

Exercise capacity following heart transplant: case report on the physical work capacity of a 37 year old competitive cyclist following orthotopic heart transplant

title: Exercise capacity following heart transplant: case report on the physical work capacity of a 37 year old competitive cyclist following orthotopic heart transplant authors: Goodman, William F.; Pitetti, Kenneth H.; Patterson, Jeremy A.; Farhoud, Hussam
abstract: Physical work capacity in heart transplant recipients typically does not exceed 60% of age-predicted normal levels. It is unknown what levels might be achieved in these patients if they were involved in strenuous exercise training prior to transplantation. A 37 year-old, professionally trained male cyclist suffered an acute myocardial infarction immediately following a road race and received a heart transplant four months later. The participant resumed training for competitive cycling one month following the transplant. His peak VO2 was 92% and peak heart rate was 90% of age predicted values six months post transplant. Results indicate that for this participant, a more aggressive approach to heart transplant recovery was well tolerated and suggests that similar programs could be applied to other heart transplant recipients.
description: Paper presented to the 3rd Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 27, 2007.

Effects of circuit weight training on fitness

title: Effects of circuit weight training on fitness authors: Van Ravenhorst-Bell, Heidi A.; Rogers, Michael E.; Patterson, Jeremy A.
description: Paper presented to the 1st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 22, 2005.